Aldo Rossi

Aldo Rossi (3 May 1931 – 4 September 1997) was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing and design and also product design. He was one of the leading proponents of the postmodern movement.

Aldo Rossi
Rossi in 1986/87
Born(1931-05-03)3 May 1931
Milan, Italy
Died4 September 1997(1997-09-04) (aged 66)
Milan, Italy
Alma materPolytechnic University of Milan
OccupationArchitect
AwardsPritzker Prize (1990)
BuildingsMonte Amiata complex, Teatro Carlo Felice, Teatro La Fenice, Bonnefanten Museum

He was the first Italian to receive the Pritzker Prize for architecture.

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